Learn to master the proportions of a classic Martini or effortlessly put
the finishing touches on a Moscow Mule with this essential guide to
making classic cocktails*.* With the guidance of master mixologist Nick
Mautone, anyone can learn to create these classic cocktails at home.
With recipes taken from Raising the Bar (Artisan, 2004), this
jam-packed cocktail handbook will teach readers liquor fundamentals,
basic mixing techniques, how to prep certain drinks ahead of time, and
what drinkware to use for each cocktail. Within the pages are brunch
staples like the Mimosa and Bloody Mary, but also cult favorites,
including the Cosmopolitan and Margarita, and spirit-forward cocktails
that never go out of style, like the Old Fashioned and Sazerac. With all
these favorite recipes at their fingertips, home bartenders can rely on
Classic Cocktails for foolproof, easy-to-make cocktails anytime.